Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ketchikan, AK

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ketchikan, AK.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:42 am (2.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 6:54 pm (13.8 ft)
Sunset today : 9:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 4:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (54% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9450460
Common Questions About Tides

Ketchikan, AK Tides - Feb 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:4413.97:5110.512:064.71:373.17:364:23First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:5013.59:1910.71:165.92:502.87:354:25Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:5613.610:2511.42:356.53:522.17:334:27Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:5414.111:1312.23:446.34:411.37:314:29Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:4314.711:5113.04:375.75:220.57:294:31Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:2415.35:205.05:58-0.27:274:33Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:2413.712:0115.95:574.36:31-0.87:254:35Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:5514.312:3616.26:313.67:02-1.27:234:38Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:2514.81:0916.37:033.07:31-1.37:214:40Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:5315.11:4216.27:362.68:01-1.17:184:42Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:2215.32:1615.78:102.38:30-0.67:164:44Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:5215.42:5215.08:462.19:010.37:144:46Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:2315.43:3214.09:262.19:351.47:124:48Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:5815.24:2012.810:122.310:152.77:104:50Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:4015.05:2211.711:102.511:054.17:074:53Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:3214.66:4610.912:232.67:054:55Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:4114.58:2511.012:125.31:482.17:034:57Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:0114.89:4612.01:405.83:081.07:014:59Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:1715.610:4713.43:055.44:12-0.56:585:01Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:2216.711:3614.84:144.25:05-1.86:565:03Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:1817.85:112.85:52-2.96:545:05New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:2016.012:0818.46:001.46:34-3.46:515:07New Moon22Fri
23Sat1:0016.912:5518.66:460.37:14-3.36:495:09New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:3917.41:3918.17:31-0.47:53-2.66:475:12Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:1617.52:2217.18:14-0.58:30-1.56:445:14Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue2:5317.13:0515.78:58-0.29:060.16:425:16Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed3:2916.43:5014.19:430.59:431.96:395:18Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:0615.44:3912.510:321.510:233.86:375:20First Quarter28Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9450460)

Common Questions About Ketchikan, AK Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ketchikan, AK today?

Slack tide in Ketchikan, AK is approximately 10:18 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ketchikan, AK?

Ketchikan, AK is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 54% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Ketchikan, AK tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Ketchikan, AK?

Tide predictions for Ketchikan, AK come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Ketchikan, AK?

Tide data for Ketchikan, AK is sourced from NOAA Station #9450460. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9450460.

What is the moon phase in Ketchikan, AK tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ketchikan, AK is First Quarter (54% illuminated). This places Ketchikan, AK in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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